Conservative Techniques for the Management of Tubal Pregnancies

Stangel, John J.; Reyniak, J. Victor

doi:10.1007/978-1-4684-4010-2_10

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“…A systematic review of over 1300 cases treated either with single dose or multi dose regimen found out the latter was more successful, but associated with significantly more adverse effects 17 . MTX can be administered orally and intravenously with reported success rate of 86% and 71% respectively, however there are no obvious advantages over intramuscular administration 18,19 .…”

Section: Multi Dose Regimenmentioning

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Evaluation of the success rate of medical management of ectopic pregnancy in a tertiary level teaching hospital in Kerala" during a three year period from October 2003 and September 2006

Presannakumari¹

2019

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Background: The incidence of ectopic pregnancy is on the rise owing to artificial reproductive techniques and higher number of patients with tubal pathology. Conservative management of ectopic pregnancy is especially important in couples who wish to preserve fertility and those who have had a previous salpingectomy now presenting with ectopic gestation on the other fallopian tube. Methotrexate an antineoplastic drug has revolutionized the conservative management of ectopic gestation with very few side effects on the pregnant woman. Conservative management of ectopic pregnancy by minimally invasive surgery has also gained popularity in recent times Objective: The purpose of this study is to report our experience with single and multiple doses of intramuscular methotrexate for the treatment of ectopic pregnancy Material and Methods: All patients who were diagnosed with an ectopic gestation between October 2003 and September 2006 at IMCH Kozikode, Kerala, India were evaluated .Those cases where the serum BhcG levels were up to 10,000 IU/mL with no intrauterine pregnancy, stable hemodynamic status, rising BhcG in the setting of a negative endometrial curettage and adenexal mass <4 cm were considered for conservative management with methotrexate. Results: The success rate of non surgical management of ectopic pregnancy as a function of initial beta hcG level was maximum when levels were <1000 mIU/ml and least when values were <10,000 .Beta hcG regression after methotrexate administration was faster with lower initial hormone levels Conclusion: Methotrexate is a revolutionary drug as far as conservative management of ectopic gestation is concerned. Success of treatment is maximum when the initial serum beta hcG levels are low.

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Section: Multi Dose Regimenmentioning

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Evaluation of the success rate of medical management of ectopic pregnancy in a tertiary level teaching hospital in Kerala" during a three year period from October 2003 and September 2006

Presannakumari¹

2019

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“…Stangel and colleagues 23 described the technique of mid-segment anastomosis in 1976. They reported 2 patients with unruptured mid-segment tubal gestations.…”

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“…According to Stangel and colleagues, 23 "the site of ectopic pregnancy represents an area of preexisting tubal pathology . .…”

Section: Mid-segment Anastomosismentioning

confidence: 99%